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Originally Posted by Buff
Here in Lethbridge we have Lethbridge Rec Hockey. It costs 50-75% less than minor hockey, depending on the kids age. They have 5 divisions divided by age range and each division gets one ice time per week on the same day, time and rink. Pretty easy. They do drills for the first half of ice then scrimmage and once a month they light up the clock and have an actual game. It's a great program and anyone of any skill level can play. It has been around since 2016 as Lethbridge Rec Hockey but it started in the 90s in Coaldale and grew.
There is another similar organization in Lethbridge. It isn't advertised, it runs by word of mouth is full and has been around since the 80s.
Organizations like these do exist and they are a great alternative for kids and families who don't have the time and/or money to participate in minor hockey or just don't want their kids in the toxic hockey culture that's slowly being revealed.
Unfortunately these are limited in size or exposure but hopefully more of these organizations pop up in communities across the country because it is a great opportunity for kids to have fun playing the game.
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As a dad, that is the biggest turn off. As soon as I had a son, I knew playing hockey would be something I'd look forward to doing with him. I cherish the last 3 years that he has played (and that I've been able to help coach) and he is still young, and we have not run into any instances of the toxic culture YET, but I'm also not naive enough to think it will never happen one day.
I know he will never be in the elite stream which is totally ok, and kind of a relief actually.
He'll tell me he doesnt want to play one day, but be good enough to pot a few goals in div 5 beer league, and remember those times he had with dad behind the bench. That is good enough for me!!!